TrendMiner, a Belgium-based visual data analytics technology spinout from KU Leuven, was acquired by software developer Software AG today for an undisclosed amount.

Founded in 2008 as D Square, TrendMiner has developed an online platform that enables diagnostic, visual and predictive analytics of process and asset data.

The platform is aimed at manufacturing and process industries, helping them detect inefficiencies and irregularities in production.

The technology is expected to complement Software AG’s existing internet of things (IoT) and industry 4.0…